A boatman facing north wants to cross a flowing river to a point directly opposite...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1991

A boatman facing north wants to cross a flowing river to a point directly opposite its position at the other bank. If the river is flowing eastwards, in what direction should he row his boat?

  • A. west
  • B. east
  • C. north-west
  • D. north-east

Correct Answer: C. north-west



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